A Vernon couple faces charges after an investigation into $50,000 embezzled from an elderly woman

VERNON — A local couple were charged Wednesday with embezzling more than $50,000 from an elderly woman who was in their care, police said.

Adam Gryszkiewicz, 56, and Teresa, Gryszkiewicz, 58, of 205 Talcottville Road were charged with first-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit first-degree larceny and six counts each of second-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit second-degree larceny, police said. The arrests were the result of a two-year investigation, police said.

The couple surrendered after learning that police had obtained warrants for their arrest.

Adam Gryszkiewicz is listed as the owner of Adam's Polish Food on Talcottville Road, according to Secretary of the State records.

According to police, the investigation began in March 2013, not long after the 87-year-old victim died. She was being cared for by the couple.

The couple is accused of stealing money from the victim's account before and after her death, along with forging her name on checks issued after her death.

Vernon police worked with the Tolland State's Attorney, the state forensic lab and the Office of the Chief State's Attorney on the case.

Both were released after posting $10,000 bond and will appear in court on May 12.